Sussex County is grateful to the men and women who served and continue to serve our great nation through its armed forces. As a small token of our appreciation, Acting County Clerk Jeff Parrott, in collaboration with Sheriff Michael Strada and Sen. Steven Oroho (R-24th) is pleased to be able to offer our local U.S. Veterans a new courtesy Veteran I.D. Card.

The card affords participating businesses in the county an opportunity to say "thank you" to our military veterans by offering them a special discount on various goods and services. (CLICK HERE for a list of businesses that will honor the Veteran card with discounts.) The size of a standard credit card, the new ID provides proof of military status when you want it, fitting conveniently in your wallet and eliminating the need to carry around valuable discharge papers.

Obtaining your Veteran ID card is easy ...

1. Call our office to schedule an appointment to come in and have your DD214 official discharge recorded* and to have your photo taken for your Veteran ID card (973-579-0900).
* If you think you already filed your DD214 with our office, please tell us when you call for your appointment, so we can confirm we have it on record prior to your arrival.
2. Be sure to bring your ORIGINAL DD214 discharge paper (copies will not be accepted). If you cannot locate your original DD214, you may contact the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO for a CERTIFIED copy with a raised seal (314-801-0800).
3. Bring your driver's license or other form of identification with you to prove your identity and your residence in the county; you MUST be a SUSSEX COUNTY resident to obtain a Veteran ID Card from the Sussex County Clerk.

A sincere "Thank You" to all of our veterans! Please know that your community appreciates your service. We encourage our local veterans to call our office for an appointment and/or for more information about the card at 973-579-0900.